Lynda Tabuya to remain as People’s Alliance MP in the spirit of forgiveness, reconciliation and second chances - Balawa

Lynda Tabuya to remain as People’s Alliance MP in the spirit of forgiveness, reconciliation and second chances - Balawa

By Vijay Narayan
Tuesday 04/02/2025
Lynda Tabuya

In the spirit of forgiveness, reconciliation and second chances, it has been agreed that Lynda Tabuya will remain an MP.

That is the statement by People's Alliance General Secretary, Sila Balawa.

Balawa says after due process, the party has determined that the video was not intentionally published or released by Tabuya and she did not intend to cause disrepute to the party.

He says Tabuya maintains that the malicious distribution of the video was a deliberate attempt to discredit the party.

Balawa says Tabuya has expressed deep regret for what has taken place and she has apologised in writing to the party and its members and has undertaken to safeguard against the repeat of such incidents.

He says the party is aware of the police report and trusts that the police will be able to resolve the issue in due course.

Balawa says in regard to her demotion to the backbenches, the party maintains its position that the membership of cabinet is the sole prerogative of the Prime Minister.

Tabuya has welcomed the decision affirming her place in The People’s Alliance Party.

He says this matter should never have been raised, and she is grateful that reason and fairness have prevailed.

Tabuya says her focus remains steadfast on serving the people of Fiji.

On legal advice from her counsel in Fiji, Australia, and the UK, Tabuya has pursued legal action against Alexander Forwood in Australia and Victor Lal in the UK.

She says given that online crimes are transnational in nature, both Forwood and Lal, as Fiji citizens, will be held accountable to the full extent of the law.

Tabuya says this could include possible extradition to Fiji to face charges here.

She says she will be travelling to both countries to personally register complaints.

Tabuya extends her sincere appreciation to the Cybercrime Unit of the Fiji Police Force, the Online Safety Commission of Fiji, Australia, and the UK, as well as the dedicated police personnel involved in this matter.

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